What do you mean by a slight chill?

Great cold and slight cold are two of the 24 solar terms, which are in November and December of the lunar calendar respectively. These two solar terms indicate that the weather has entered the coldest period in winter and also represent the coldest moment of the year. The arrival of severe cold and slight cold means that the temperature drops and the weather turns cold, so people need to pay more attention to keep warm. In the meantime, everyone should pay attention to eating more warm foods, such as mutton, chicken and pepper. At the same time, pay attention to the indoor temperature and humidity to keep warm and prepare for the prevention of colds and other diseases.

Great cold and slight cold not only mark the change of temperature, but also are an important part of China traditional culture. In the traditional culture of China, the 24 solar terms are an important symbol for people to plan their lives and farm activities. Great cold and slight cold, as the coldest period in winter, have also become an important part of annual festivals. For example, the Laba Festival in the north is a celebration held before and after the Great Cold, and there is a custom of "eating Laba porridge", which means to warm up with hot porridge water to welcome the arrival of the New Year.

Great cold and slight cold were also important seasons for the ancients in China. In addition to celebrations, there are some customs in this period. For example, in the two solar terms of Great Cold and Slight Cold, some people will steam sesame cakes, drink hot wine, worship their ancestors and invite their families to reunite. These traditional customs are not only people's understanding of nature, but also people's concern for affection, friendship and affection, which have profound cultural connotations and laid the foundation for later cultural development.